Kapri Bibbs to work out for Cardinals; return to Broncos still possible

Kapri Bibbs was waived by the Broncos, but he could still return. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)

Kapri Bibbs believes he can play in the NFL, exuding confidence and talent befitting a pro running back. When the Broncos elected to activate the more experienced Jeremy Stewart last Sunday, making Bibbs a free agent, the former Colorado State star kept his options open.

The Broncos would like to bring Bibbs back onto their practice squad where he spent the season’s first seven weeks. He was eligible to return to Denver after clearing waivers on Monday. However, Bibbs seeks a 53-man roster spot, explaining why he will work out for the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday.
Despite their impressive 9-2 record, the Cardinals need help on the ground. Arizona owns the second fewest rushing yards this season (862) with a league-worst 3.1 yards per attempt. Bibbs impressed the Broncos with his practices during the first two months. Denver elevated him to their active roster on Oct. 20 after the Buffalo Bills made a play to sign him.

Bibbs, a rookie, stayed with the Broncos at that time because of his growing comfort in the offense. It is why he could come back if unable to land a 53-man spot.

“I don’t have to think as much, I know I can do my thing out there now,” Bibbs said last week. “It’s about having that confidence.”

Bibbs, 5-foot-11, 203 pounds, rushed for 84 yards and a team-high three touchdowns on 19 carries during the preseason for the Broncos.

Go with the Cardinals Kapri…the Broncos would not know a good running back
if they tripped over one….. Monte Ball, Ronnie Hillman, Maurice Clarett all
top 3 draft choices….. Busts. The only great one, TD, is a far distant memory…….

Maybe the Cardinals will actually let you play in a regular game to see what you can do!

Pilgrim

No good running backs since TD? What about Clinton Portis, Mike Anderson, Olandis Gary, Tatum Bell and Reuben Droughns? All of these running backs had 1000 yd seasons.

eddytrainer

The present management and coaches had nothing to do with who
you mentioned I was speaking mostly of Ball (over Lacy) and
Hillman over anybody!

HoppITUp

You sound like quite the homer to me. What has Bibbs done to deserve a spot on the active roster? My guess is he struggles in pass protection and hasn’t learned the playbook. Oh wait I see he returned to the Broncos. Does that mean the Cardinals weren’t impressed either?

eddytrainer

Yes, I guess I am..I watched Bibbs all last year being a CSU
fan. He played in 9 games (even CSU didn’t play him in
the early games)yet he scored 31 touchdowns to lead the

NCAA. He then scored 3 touchdowns in pre season for
the Broncos (Thompson 0,) Like I said I hope the Cardinals
give him a chance instead of the Broncos clinging to their
draft choices no matter how they play. Anderson was a
free agent to who got a chance and is playing well.

eddytrainer

I hope they resign Bibbs AT LEAST back to the practice squad. I
see the Cardinals signed a RB yesterday. As for Ball and Hillman
(considering the money they make as 1 and 3 draft choices) they
are BUSTS. The two undrafted, Anderson and Thompson and I
say Bibbs if he ever gets a chance are at least marginally better than
the draft choices who command the money. Broncos will need the
salary room to keep their receivers for next year.

Nicki Jhabvala is a Broncos beat writer for The Denver Post. She was previously the digital news editor for sports. Before arriving in Denver, she spent five years at Sports Illustrated working primarily as its online NBA editor. She also spent two years as a home page editor at the New York Times.